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Why I Buy Samsung’s Mid-Range Phones, Even Though They Don’t Offer the Best Value
I like to get the most bang for my buck, and there are plenty of Android brands that offer near-flagship specs at an affordable price. Yet, I’m inclined to buy and recommend Samsung’s Galaxy A series phones, which often don’t deliver the best value in the mid-range segment. 8 Longer Software Support There aren’t many companies other than Samsung that…
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Interest in foldable mobile phones is declining – Computerworld
Sales of foldable mobile phones are expected to fall by 4% this year compared to 2024, according to a new forecast by research firm Counterpoint. If the forecast comes true, it would be the biggest decline to date for the category. But those numbers could rise again as soon as 2026; Apple is rumored to be planning to release a…
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The 5 Worst Phones I’ve Owned, Ranked
As a long-time Android user, I’ve owned or reviewed a lot of phones over the last decade. I loved the original T-Mobile G1 and bought the Google Nexus One the day it came out—two great phones! On the other hand, I also owned the HTC Thunderbolt, Nexus 4, and Galaxy Note 7, which are different stories. I’ve loved or hated…
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Massive Amazon weekend sale live from $6 — 33 spring deals I’m shopping on apparel, OLED TVs, phones and more
The weekend is here again, and with it comes a ton of great new deals over at Amazon. Whether you’re looking to get outdoors for the spring, or upgrade your home entertainment center, I have you covered with my top picks from Amazon. For starters, right now the Apple Watch 10 (GPS/42mm) is on sale for $299 at Amazon. This…
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I Miss Sliding Keyboard Phones More Than I Ever Expected
Summary Physical keyboards on phones reduced typos with tactile feedback & accurate key spacing. Sliding keyboard phones allowed for more screen real estate without intrusive on-screen keyboards. Attempts to revive sliding keyboards failed due to high prices, performance issues, & design faults. Back in the day, sliding open a keyboard was practical, satisfying, and just plain cool. Nowadays, physical keyboards…
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Android phones are getting lock screen widgets this year
Google has announced that lock screen widgets are coming to Android 16 phones later this year. Widgets have been available on the lock screen of the Pixel Tablet since last year, but Google is now bringing them to phones and more tablets. All widgets will support the lock screen by default, though app developers will have the option to disable…
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MWC 2025: Realme’s Interchangeable Lens Vision Brings Mirrorless Cameras to Phones
Smartphone cameras have gotten pretty good over the years, but they still lack the clarity and detailed, rich close-up photos that DSLR cameras can produce. But at MWC 2025, Chinese smartphone maker Realme, has come out with a revolutionary device, that bridge the gap between these categories, with their new smartphone with interchangeable lens. Interchangeable Lens for a True “Ultra”…
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MWC 2025: TCL 60 Series Brings E-Ink Experience to Budget Phones
TCL, a company popular for its affordable smart TVs, budget phones, and other home appliances, is taking it to MWC 2025 to introduce their new TCL 60 series of smartphones. These are the successor to their previous 50-series, and feature a 108MP camera along with a bigger battery life. They have revealed six phones in total, so go over them…
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Samsung Brings Affordable Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 Phones to US
Summary Samsung has shown off three new Galaxy A series models, including the A56 5G, A36 5G, and A26 5G, with impressive specs and features. All models have large FHD+ Super AMOLED displays, powerful 50MP main cameras, 128GB base storage, and 5,000 mAh batteries. While Samsung’s flagship phones are always the company’s most impressive, most people look at the mid-range…
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MWC 2025: all the phones, gadgets, and commentary from Barcelona
The Verge is heading to Barcelona, Spain, for Mobile World Congress 2025. We’re fresh off CES, where we saw plenty of new gadgets, from TVs to gaming handhelds and smart glasses. But, as it says right in the name, MWC 2025 is more focused on… mobile stuff. And it’s for a global audience, which means not everything will make its…
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